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Overview |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Location | Slippery Rock, PA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,221 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sru.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,873 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,398 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,591 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 4,156 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 8,221 students)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than University of South Dakota ($11,574.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than USD ($17,873 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 24.9% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($8,224 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 16.9% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($6,308 vs. $5,398)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 50 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or USD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USD and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of South Dakota (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $6,200 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,000)
- University of South Dakota and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Dakota and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/